March 4, 2010 RSS feed / News

Office move celebrated

By State Farm Insurance . . .

A ribbon cutting ceremony was hosted by Fairfield chamber of commerce last week to mark the recent move of State Farm Insurance agent Will Harmark to a new office. Hallmark moved his office from a location on west U.S. More...

Buffalo Livestock

On Saturday, February 27, 2010, Buffalo Livestock Commission sold 946 head. There were 162 sellers and 63 buyers. More...

Seminar to help veterans with benefits

Freestone county area veterans can get benefits assistance at a seminar set Saturday at First Baptist Church of Teague. The seminar is from 9:30 a.m. until noon. The church is located at 209 N. Sixth Street. More...

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A SNOWSTORM LAST TUESDAY provided plenty of material for the Hidalgo family of Fairfield to build this eight foot tall snowman. More...

Vietnam vets adopt-a-unit

Tuesday in Palestine . . .

Vietnam Veterans of America (VVA) and the Associates of Vietnam Veterans of America (AVVA) Palestine chapter 991 will hold their regular monthly meeting Tuesday at 7 p.m. AVVA meeting will begin one hour earlier, 6 p.m. More...

Bank account opened for fire victims

An account has been opened at Community National Bank for Joe and Joyce Brooks, who lost their home during a fire in the Streetman area Feb. 14. Anyone wishing to donate can do so at the bank, or by calling Beth at 903-389-4941. More...

Waco Farmers Market annual meet Sunday

Annual membership meeting of the Heart of Texas Farmers’ Market of Waco will be held Sunday, at 2:00 p.m. at Poppa Rollo’s Pizza located at 703 N. Valley Mills Drive. More...

Fairfield sets open house next Thursday

Fairfield Independent School District will celebrate Open House Thursday, March 11, and all parents, grandparents and community members are invited to tour the classrooms and buildings and see the work done by students and staff every school day in More...

Church News

Corinth Baptist Church A gospel singing will be held at Corinth Baptist Church in Dew Friday night. The event begins at 7 p.m. The church is located on FM 489. Jones Chapel UMC More...

UIL students bring program to FCRT

Freestone County Retired Teachers will hear a program by the Fairfield and Teague UIL students at the meeting set Tuesday at 10:00 am. Location of the meeting will be the Whitaker/ Sessions Training Center on Hwy 84W. More...

Senior workers apply in Teague

Recruitment Day for senior workers from Fairfield and Teague is set March 11 at the Teague Workforce Center. Experience Works offers job training for seniors 55 and older, with low income, willing to learn new skills while seeking employment. More...

Grand jurors hear testimony

Freestone county grand jurors met last week and returned indictments in 11 felony criminal cases against 10 defendants. The regular monthly grand jury session was held Wednesday, Feb. 25, at the Freestone county courthouse in Fairfield. More...

OIL & GAS NEWS

Leon County Operator:Encana Oil & Gas(USA) Inc. More...

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CITY OF FAIRFIELD DIRECTOR of Public Works Billy Chancellor was feted at a retirement reception at city hall last week. Chancellor worked 18 years for the city. More...

Strongmen demonstration this weekend

The dangers of drugs and alcohol and the importance of academic excellence is the theme of Team Impact, a group of worldclass athletes, who will demonstrate feats of strength in three performances at three high schools this weekend, all at no cost. More...

4H members can help with chores

Dew and Eagle Country 4-H Clubs of Freestone County will host a Pancake Dinner fundraiser, followed by a community service auction, March 25 from 6 to 9 pm at the green barn in Fairfield. More...

Tournament honors former Teague AD

Greg Huber Memorial Golf Tournament will be held at Big Cedar Country Club April 17, and sign-ups and sponsors are being accepted now. The tournament is held in honor of Greg Huber, who died December 2008, after a battle with cancer. More...

Palestine dance to feature “Shiloh”

Dogwood Trails kicks off this year with a dance featuring Shiloh, set Mar. 20 from 8 p.m. to midnight. The dance will be held at the Meals on Wheels/Palestine Senior Activity Center at 200 N. Church Street in Palestine. More...

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GUEST SPEAKER Keith Hardwick, center, of the Natural Resource Conservation Service, spoke to last week’s meeting of the Fairfield Rotary Club. More...